International Speakers Group

Swimming star Brooke Hanson, OAM, an Olympic gold and silver medallist, remains one of Australia’s most recognised Olympians. Brooke made her debut for the Australian Swimming Team at the 1994 Commonwealth Games before going on to represent Australia over 25 times at major international championships. In 2004 Brooke climbed her Everest, when, after missing two[…] Read More

Jacqui Cooper has represented Australia in the sport of Aerial Skiing for 20 years. Her career started in 1989 at Mt Buller when she was recruited by Geoff Lipshut (CEO of the OWIA) to join the Techne Team. Within three years she was already representing her country at the World Championships in Lake Placid New[…] Read More

Transitioning from being an expert speed skater to an expert speaker has been an interesting ride over the last 10 years. Steven has presented at over 750 conferences and events in 15 countries and still loves it. He loves the adrenalin before going onstage and loves that his strategies for success in business and in[…] Read More

Li Cunxin’s journey is simply remarkable. He was born into utter poverty in Mao’s Communist China and selected, at the age of ten, to train at Madame Mao’s Beijing Dance Academy. Seven years of stringent training at the Beijing Academy taught him discipline, resilience and perseverance. Li’s astounding drive and work-ethic made him one of[…] Read More

John Eales is the most successful captain of the Australian rugby team and a highly respected business leader. He debuted in 1991 and captained the Wallabies from 1996 until his retirement in 2001. He was part of two World Cup winning sides (captaining the second victory), three Bledisloe Cups, and two Tri-Nations victories. He captained[…] Read More

As well as being one of the most inspiring coaches Australian rules football has ever seen, David Parkin is one of the best business and motivational speakers in Australia. David’s career is littered with magnificent accomplishments as a player and coach. David captained Hawthorn to their second premiership in 1971 then later coached the club[…] Read More

Eddie McGuire AM is a television presenter and businessman known for his long association with Australian rules football. McGuire has worked as a journalist, sports broadcaster and entrepreneur. He has hosted the Australian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, The Footy Show and the game show 1 vs 100. McGuire is the current[…] Read More

John Buchanan was the highly successful coach of the Australian cricket team during glory years between 1999 and 2007. During this period with him as coach the team achieved a number of records including 16 straight Test match victories, 21 consecutive One Day International wins and two world cup victories, including 24 games undefeated. When[…] Read More

Darren Lehmann became the coach of the Australian Test cricket team two weeks before the 2013 Ashes tour of England. Although many viewed it as a very risky exercise, the team’s 5-0 triumph in the home 2013/14 Ashes campaign justified his appointment. Lehmann’s cricket philosophy is simple; play hard, respect the game, respect your opponents[…] Read More

Denis Pagan has had a celebrated career that has lasted over three decades. Known as a meticulous planner and a leader who inspired men to be the best, the mark that Denis left on football is beyond dispute. Denis coached premierships at Under 19, reserve and senior AFL level. His 344 games is ranked 16th[…] Read More

A household name in Rugby, David Campese played for Australia for 15 years and New South Wales for 11. Until recently, his 64 tries was the world record for the most number in a Test match. David was the first Australian, and one of only five in the world, to play more than 100 Tests.[…] Read More

The name John Worsfold is synonymous with success in the west as the successful coach of the West Coast Eagles between 2002 and 2013. In his first six years at the helm the Eagles did not miss the finals. John is one of the best known football and sporting personalities in Western Australia and the[…] Read More